PRIME MINISTER Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the International Monetary Fund’s positive assessment of Malaysia’s economic performance, stressing that the government’s foremost priority is to ensure economic stability is managed responsibly and felt meaningfully by the people.
Anwar, who also serves as finance minister, said the, as well as sustained confidence in the country’s future.
“The MADANI Government will continue to manage public finances prudently and accelerate reforms under the 13th Malaysia Plan, so that the growth we build is truly strong, resilient and delivers meaningful benefits to all Malaysians,” he said in a social media post.
Earlier on the same day, IMF Mission Chief Masahiro Nozaki said Malaysia had demonstrated notable resilience in the face of global trade tensions and policy uncertainty, with the economy expanding at a healthy pace this year.
He noted that growth has been supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, stable employment growth and the upswing in the global technology sector.
“This strong performance partly reflects sound economic policies, as the authorities have maintained prudent macroeconomic and financial policies,” Nozaki said after holding consultations with Malaysian authorities and other stakeholders.
According to the IMF, Malaysia’s economic resilience is expected to continue in the near term, underpinned by robust domestic demand. IMF staff project that growth will moderate slightly from 4.6 per cent in 2025 to 4.3 per cent in 2026, largely reflecting the impact of higher United States tariffs on the country. - December 20, 2025
